An infectious disease of children, where the tonsils and back of the throat become inflamed and ulcerated, caused by a Coxsackie virus.
An acute infectious disorder characterized by fever and ulcerated blisters on mucous membranes inside the mouth. Herpangina is most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, but may also be caused by other intestinal viruses. The disorder tends to occur in infants and children, spreading rapidly within a group.
A viral infectious disease of sudden onset that causes fever, blisters, and ulceration of the soft palate and tonsillar area.
A benign infectious disease of children and, less commonly, of young adults, caused by one of several strains of group A coxsackievirus and rarely other enteroviruses. Epidemics occur worldwide, most often in summer and early fail.
Herpangina is a throat infection caused by the coxsackievirus, predominantly affecting young children. The virus is typically transmitted through infected droplets expelled into the air by coughing or sneezing. Many individuals may carry the virus without exhibiting any symptoms.
Following an incubation period of two to seven days, herpangina exhibits a sudden onset of fever along with a sore throat. Some individuals may experience additional symptoms like headache, abdominal discomfort, and muscular pains. The throat becomes red, and small blisters appear, enlarging and eventually bursting to form shallow ulcers. Typically, these symptoms resolve within a week without the need for specific treatment.